(A) A franchise authorizes use of the public rights-of-way for installing and maintaining cables, wires, lines, and other facilities to operate a cable system within the city, but does not expressly or implicitly authorize the franchisee to provide service to, or install cables, wires, lines, or any other equipment or facilities upon private property without owner consent (except for use of compatible easements pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 541(a)(2)), or to use publicly or privately owned utility poles or conduits without a separate agreement with the owners.
(B) A franchise is nonexclusive and will not expressly or implicitly preclude the issuance of other franchises to operate cable systems within the city or affect the city’s right to authorize use of public rights-of-way to other persons as it determines appropriate.
(C) A franchise conveys no property right to the franchisee or right to renewal other than as may be required by state or federal law.
(D) A franchise agreement constitutes a contract between the franchisee and the city once it is accepted by the franchisee. A franchisee contractually commits itself to comply with the terms, conditions and provisions of the franchise agreement and with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, and orders.
(Ord. 89-15, passed 5-8-89)